Jiang Minqin’s Viewpoint: From the Battlefield to the Legislature—The Legend of the Three Musketeers on Capitol Hill
Originalジョン・マケイン、ジョー・リーバーマン、リンゼイ・グラハムの3人は、党派を超えた友情で知られる「三劍客」として、米国政治史に伝説を残した。彼らの死により、武装国際主義の時代が終焉した。
2026-07-19 06:00–09:00 JST
43 received, 43 listed, 5 sources
One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 31 items from 4 sources; Japan, 12 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 風傳媒（20）
Wu Junhong’s Viewpoint: Looking Back and Reflecting on the 39th Anniversary of the End of Martial Law—Who Is Creating a New Kind of White Terror?
As a former political prisoner, Wu Junhong reflects on the 39th anniversary of the end of martial law and points out that a new kind of white terror is emerging in Taiwan, rooted in class inequality and political oppression. This viewpoint serves as a warning for Taiwan’s democratic development.
Huang Hetian’s Viewpoint: Lessons from the Anthropic Storm and Taiwan’s “Dual-Track Strategy” for AI
An analysis of the incident in which Anthropic’s AI model Fable5 was temporarily banned, and a discussion of Taiwan’s AI strategy
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、アメリカ商務省、G7
Shi Weiquan’s Column: The Irony of the United States Hosting the FIFA World Cup
Former President Trump pressured FIFA, leading to a suspension of the ban on U.S. national team players. European soccer strongly criticized the move as a “violation of fairness.” The issue highlighted the problems of commercialization in soccer and political interference.
Companies mentioned：FIFA、欧州サッカー連盟（UEFA）、アメリカサッカー連盟（USSF）
Jiang Wenshu’s Viewpoint: The Entire Court Is Incompetent—People Are as Insignificant as Ants, and Life as Worthless as Weeds
Taiwan’s recent tainted-oil incident has exposed serious incompetence and collusion between officials and business interests in the Democratic Progressive Party government’s handling of the matter, allowing large quantities of toxic oil to enter the market and harm public health.
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、食藥署、泰山、福壽、福懋
Yao Zhongyuan’s Viewpoint: President Lai’s Advocacy of “Cross-Strait Non-Subordination” Will Bring War to Taiwan
An analysis of the impact of President 賴清德’s statement that “兩岸互不隸屬” will have on Taiwan’s security
Wei An’s Viewpoint: 十二 Years, 120,000 Fewer Births—Taiwan’s Population Crisis Continues to Worsen, and National Security Risks Soar
Taiwan’s population crisis continues to worsen, with the number of newborns steadily declining and seriously affecting the economy and national security.
Companies mentioned：内政部
Xu Yongxiang’s Column: Why the Left Insists on Making Helen of The Odyssey Black
The trailer for The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has sparked controversy over its casting, while the left’s fixation on rewriting history has prompted public debate.
Companies mentioned：華納兄弟、Netflix
Opinion Submission: Have Well-Intentioned Policies Changed the Quality of Taiwan’s Migrant Worker System?
On the declining quality of Taiwan’s foreign care worker system, an expert with 35 years of practical experience says that policy changes made with good intentions distorted market incentives, ultimately creating a situation in which “bad money drives out good.”
Opinion Submission: Ten Years After the Waste Cooking Oil Scandal, Edible Oil Oversight Must Not Remain Stuck at “Post-Incident Inspections”
10 years after the 2014 強冠餿水油 incident, Taiwan’s food-grade oil safety system still relies on responses after the fact. Experts recommend institutional reform to address emerging risks such as 3-MCPD and benzopyrene.
Zhao Xinping’s Feature: Shangguan Ding’s Multiverse—Writing Lets the Mind Roam in Another Realm
Writer 上官鼎 (real name: 劉兆玄) has published a new science fiction novel, 『新局』. The novel explores the relationship between AI and human consciousness, and was written in 5 months, totaling 18万字. He discusses his creative philosophy and future outlook.
Zhang Qingrui’s Viewpoint: The Phase City—A Resonant World of Crystal Democracy
In Taipei in 2189, a boy discovers a “letter to the future” left by his great-grandmother and learns the origins of the democratic system in the phase city. In a world where information resonates and consensus is formed dynamically, the story depicts how individual contributions ripple through society.
一九九四—A Turning Point for the KMT and the CCP: Excerpt from The Lee Teng-hui Era in Taiwan (5)
1994 was a turning point in relations between Taiwan under the 李登輝 administration and China, as Taiwan redefined its national identity while China’s economic reforms unfolded at the same time.
Hu Youtian’s Column: “San Shuai” vs. “Ji Mei”—Postmodernism Against Postmodernism
In July 2026, the internet slang term “散帥” was banned on 抖音 just 2 days after it appeared. The term emerged as a backlash from men against “集美,” and symbolizes issues of gender conflict and online censorship.
Companies mentioned：抖音、知乎
Opinion Submission: If Bao Zong Came to Taiwan’s Stock Market—From Huanghe Road in Blossoms to the “Zhizhen Garden” Craze on Today’s Taipei Stock Market
Blossoms has become a huge hit in Taiwan, prompting comparisons between Shanghai’s stock market in the 1990s and the frenzy in Taiwan’s stock market in 2026. The comparison reflects structural shifts and potential risks as the market moves from being led by foreign investors to being driven by groups of retail investors.
Companies mentioned：MyVideo、元大台灣50、台積電、財訊、證交所
Opinion Submission: Easing the Best and Worst Anxieties of the AI Era—How Taiwan Can Harness the Next Economic Long Wave Through Institutional Innovation
In 2026, more than 200 experts issued a joint statement calling for preparation for AI-driven economic transformation. They urged Taiwan to turn its technological advantage into institutional design.
Opinion Submission: Lessons from Seattle on Special Legislation for Delivery Work—Regulation of the Platform Economy Must Keep Pace with the Times
Taiwan has implemented special legislation for delivery work to protect delivery workers’ rights, but Seattle’s experience shows that raising pay per order does not necessarily increase overall income. The policy’s effectiveness must be assessed in light of overall market supply and demand.
Opinion Submission: Ending Abusive Lawsuits on Campus and Returning Dispute Resolution to Education Professionals
“In-school frivolous lawsuits” have become a serious problem in Taiwan’s public schools, undermining teacher morale and prompting more defensive teaching. A shift to the “教師專業審查會,” which respects teachers’ professional expertise, has been proposed.
Opinion Submission: Misconceptions About “White-Collar Criminals”—Why We Should No Longer Be Confined to Traditional, Static Notions of Crime
A university professor in Hsinchu has been implicated in a murder case, challenging the traditional view that white-collar crime is exclusively nonviolent. The case shows that people of high socioeconomic status can also commit violent crimes, underscoring the need to reassess the diverse causes of criminal risk.
Opinion Submission: The Restoration of The Dull-Ice Flower, but the Teacher Is Missing
The rerelease of the digitally restored version of The Dull-Ice Flower has sparked debate. The film prompts reflection on the realities of education in Taiwan and raises the profound question of whether the education system still allows idealistic teachers to exist.
Japan | PR TIMES（12）
The red yeast rice issue was blamed on “mold at the factory”—but was that really the cause?
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original「小林製薬分与株 No.1〜No.7」の全7株
- Health damage related to red yeast rice in 2024
- Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It said that blue mold (Penicillium adametzioides) produces puberulic acid.
- Announced by Osaka City in Document 3 of the 3rd Food Poisoning Countermeasures Headquarters meeting.
- A request for testing of strains provided by the 小林製薬 Central Research Institute (No.1〜No.7)
- A record identifying the mold detected in factory wipe tests as blue mold (Penicillium adametzioides)
Companies mentioned：株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬株式会社
Make “a place you can visit with peace of mind” a strength of your facility. 触媒のチカラ（HONU) launches a skin infection prevention program for fitness facilities (starting Aug. 1, 2026)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A program to visualize sanitary conditions over the 2 years following treatment
- A total of 3 inspections
- For 100㎡: approximately 3 hours
- About 3 hours
- Reopen for business 1 hour after installation
Companies mentioned：株式会社HONU、触媒のチカラ(HONU)、KOHKIN LAB、一般財団法人 日本食品分析センター、SIAA（抗菌製品技術協議会）
『TRADE ROOM』 (Trade Room), a game show swirling with “bonds” and “betrayal,” finally premieres 【tonight】!!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Top prize【5 million yen】
- 1 million per person!?
Companies mentioned：テレビ朝日、相席スタート、ちゃんぴおんず、かけおち、スターダム、ママタルト、真空ジェシカ、さや香、X、TikTok、TVer、ABEMA、テレ朝動画、TELASA
Today, we will provide preliminary answers for the preliminary bar exam’s multiple-choice test! We have also announced a live stream of instructors’ answer explanations and overall review!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital: 35,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、アガルートキャリア、Education Career、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所
Launch of an “Estimate Simulator” that makes branding costs visible
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Established: October 26, 2020
Companies mentioned：フィシルコム株式会社
The latest episode, #56, of the terrestrial TV taboo-breaking new media outlet 『NoBorder』
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original7月18日21:00に公開
Companies mentioned：株式会社NoBorder、株式会社DIVERT
【Rakuten Shopping Marathon】30% off coupons for all products! Save for a limited time of approximately 28 hours on plant-based, 100% dairy- and egg-free vegan sweets and food｜MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場 store
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 30% off coupons for all products
- For a limited time of approximately 28 hours
- 5x points on all products
- Up to 47.5 times
- Available with purchases of 3,500 yen or more
- Highly rated at 4.8 stars
Companies mentioned：MERCY Vegan Factory、楽天市場、イージーリンク株式会社、農林水産省、Happy Cow、Google
【Amazon 26% OFF, limited offer for 5 days】The popular 10-inch Android 16 tablet “P10 bundle.” Clearance sale now on: usually 22,900 yen → 16,900 yen
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Regular price: 22,900 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 16,900 yen (tax included)
- Discount: 26% off
- 10-inch IPS LCD display
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Up to 48GB RAM
- 128GB ROM
- Supports microSD cards up to 2TB
- 7000mAh battery
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Google、Netflix、Prime Video、Disney+、Amazon Kindle、Zoom、Google Meet、Microsoft Office、WPS Office
A manga-style Hakosuka keychain from 『頭文字D』 now available for preorder on 楽天市場!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Initial production run: 5000 units
- Weight: 57g
- Overall length: 10cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社フェイス、楽天市場、TOYOTA、講談社
A consultant from Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting will speak at the seminar “Prevent Turnover and Get the Front Line Moving: Evaluation and Wage Systems for Transport Companies” on Aug. 26, 2026 (hosted by 株式会社ロジ勤怠システム)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Date and time: Aug. 26, 2026, 15:00–17:00
- Capacity: 100 people
- Capital: 98 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、株式会社ロジ勤怠システム
Launch of “推しロク,” a web app for recording memories of supporting your favorite stars
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sunday, July 19, 2026
Companies mentioned：有限会社葵屋
“It’s enough just to be alive”—10 e-books co-authored by a writer whose book reached No. 1 in the Amazon rankings, each showcasing a different personality, to be released simultaneously on July 19
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 369 yen each (tax included)
- 1,430 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：NPO法人生活支援機構ALL、MIROKU出版、株式会社Ｌｉｔ、障害者ドットコム株式会社、特定非営利活動法人三敬福祉会
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（6）
Iran Attacks Jordan, Killing 2 U.S. Troops; Trump Reiterates Tehran Must Never Have Nuclear Weapons
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 U.S. military personnel in Jordan were killed on the 17th while U.S. and partner forces were “defending against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack”
- 1 person remains missing
- Another 4 people were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan for treatment
- The war has so far claimed the lives of 16 U.S. service members
- More than 430 people have been injured
- U.S. airstrikes on Iran over the past few weeks have killed at least 50 people
- More than 500 injured
Companies mentioned：美軍中央司令部、NewsNation、美國戰爭部長、美聯社、美國有線電視新聞網、伊朗衛生部
U.S. Senator: China Could Impose an Economic Blockade on Taiwan in 2028; Urges U.S. to Strengthen Its Position
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2028
- 12 bipartisan lawmakers
Companies mentioned：戰略暨國際研究中心、CSIS
Good Morning, World》Amendments to Food Safety Act After 中聯油 Case Would Add Penalties for Concealing Reports; Laboratories Must Report Within 24 Hours
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Exceeding the current range of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million
- Any abnormalities must be reported within 24 hours of discovery
- The water level at the Wanlixi landslide-dammed lake has reached 1086.8 meters
- It is 0.7 meters below the dam crest elevation of 1087.5 meters
- Water storage has reached 103.4%
- The compensation limit is 1.2 times
- Daily limit of NT$2000
Companies mentioned：中聯油、行政院、衛福部、食藥署、國民黨、國家通訊傳播委員會、巴布亞紐幾內亞、外交部、美國國務院、林保署、花蓮縣政府、台鐵、產險公會、富邦產險、新光產物保險、勞動部、內政部、華爾街日報、月之暗面、Anthropic
World Cup Third-Place Match: 英格蘭 Beat 法國 6-4
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：英格蘭、法國、阿根廷、西班牙
Hungarian President Signs Constitutional Amendment to End Term; Former Prime Minister Orbán’s Influence Weakened
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ending Orbán’s 16-year rule
- Before Parliament elects a new president within 30 days
Companies mentioned：Facebook、Human Rights Watch、青年民主黨
Iran Says It Will Stop Honoring Ceasefire Commitments; U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：彭博（Bloomberg News）
Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所（4）
【永鴻生技】Announcement of the Date of the Board Meeting to Review the Company’s Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Year 115
永鴻生技 announced that it will hold a board meeting on July 27, 115, to review its second-quarter financial report. This is a routine financial filing in accordance with Clause 31 of the Taiwan Stock Exchange rules, providing transparency for investors.
[Tai Duan] In accordance with Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi No. 1121801204
台端興業 announced the investment balances and redemption status of its holdings in four funds. The fair value of all funds is NT$0, indicating significant investment losses with a serious impact on shareholders’ equity.
Companies mentioned：Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、City Credit Asset Management Nominee Co., Ltd.、CCAM Co., Ltd.
【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.
三晃股份有限公司 announced that it will change its name to “國慶科技股份有限公司,” effective June 29, 2026. The move reflects a strategic business transformation, while the stock code remains unchanged.
Original【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。
上緯投控 has changed its name from 『上緯國際投資控股』 to 『上緯國際控股』. Stock code 3708 will remain unchanged, with the change taking effect on June 11, 2026.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（1）
Is the AI Bull Market Over? Nomura Reveals “4 Scenarios”: Tech Stocks Lose Momentum as Markets Reprice AI Boom
A 野村證券 report presents 4 scenarios for the future of AI investment. Trends in technology stocks are becoming more complex, and the market is in a wait-and-see mode.
Companies mentioned：野村證券